Pakistan

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari calls on Maulana Fazlur Rehman to combat terrorism

The Pakistan Peoples Party leader urged the religious figure to condemn militants while addressing the anniversary of the 2007 Karsaz tragedy.

Rana Sanaullah offers to waive K-P interim governance for PTI counterterrorism support

The federal government seeks a unified national strategy to combat terrorism, urging political parties to prioritise security over partisan differences.

NHA cuts hundreds of neem trees for Hub River Road widening

The road rehabilitation project aims to improve public infrastructure despite local environmental concerns regarding the removal of semi-mature trees.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa prepares 206-measure action plan for provincial stability

The 100- to 180-day initiative targets infrastructure, public services, and economic stability across 27 government departments.

Lahore High Court strikes down PMDC rule on MDCAT question papers

The court also ordered the council to immediately upload the papers to its official application.

Pakistan to adopt water accounting and auditing to improve resource governance

The system involves recording inflows and consumption to help identify losses and provide reliable data for planning infrastructure projects like dams.

Opposition parties vow joint struggle against Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa governor's rule

Lawmakers demand constitutional supremacy and free elections as they threaten to resign from assemblies over the removal of the provincial government.

Pakistan reaffirms security commitment to Saudi Arabia following Riyadh airport attack

Pakistan pledged to fulfill its defense arrangement obligations and supported Saudi Arabia's right to self-defense under the UN Charter.

Flour prices surge across multiple Pakistani cities as costs climb

Talal Chaudhry slams JUI-F chief over provincial power-sharing remarks

Chaudhry added that the provincial arrangement was not designed to serve personal interests or political ambitions.

Punjab to distribute free livestock to 3,380 widowed and divorced women

The Rs3 billion initiative aims to provide economic independence to rural women across 13 districts in South Punjab.

Pakistan Military Academy Kakul holds passing-out parade for four courses

The ceremony saw the graduation of local and international cadets from eight friendly nations, highlighting regional military cooperation.

Babusar Top road reopens to all traffic after three-day closure

The reopening follows the recovery of three oil tankers that were stranded at the pass for three days during the closure.

Saudi Fund for Development funds livestock ponds and water tanks in Balochistan

The Livelihood Restoration Project aims to improve rural infrastructure and economic stability through water management and equipment distribution.

Federal ministers slam Maulana Fazlur Rehman over K-P emergency opposition

Rehman linked the move to an alleged attempt to seize mineral resources, while the government called it an administrative measure to combat terrorism.

Maulana Fazlur Rehman labels government powerless over terrorism and demands parliamentary session

The JUI-F leader calls for a consensus-based national narrative to replace unilateral measures and address the high cost of the ongoing conflict.

Capital Development Authority accelerates infrastructure projects in E-12, I-12 and C-14 sectors

The initiative aims to improve civic facilities and road networks while reclaiming billions of rupees worth of state land in Islamabad.

Pakistan short-term inflation holds at 11.38 per cent as prices edge down

While the Sensitive Price Indicator saw a marginal weekly decline, annual costs for essentials like onions and LPG remain significantly elevated.

Fazlur Rehman calls for joint parliamentary session on Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa security

The demand follows the federal government's imposition of emergency and governor's rule in the province to suspend the PTI-led administration.

Shehbaz Sharif calls for unhindered access to sports resources for young athletes

The Prime Minister plans a National Sports Conference to coordinate federal and provincial support following Pakistan's recent Asian Games performance.

Pakistan records over 4.3 million foreign tourist arrivals in two years

Afghanistan and the United Kingdom emerged as the primary sources of international visitors during the 2024-2025 period.

Shehbaz Sharif launches support package for flood-affected and extremely poor households

The initiative aligns with the United Nations' three-year campaign to promote peace and human rights through targeted economic opportunities.

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye agree to deploy collective military forces

The move follows a series of Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport and other facilities that killed dozens and injured hundreds of people.

Pakistan secures energy supplies through 2026 despite regional conflict shocks

While supplies are secure, ongoing attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure remain a concern for Pakistan's long-term economic outlook.